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H255 RPW

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 RPW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,986 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine/box

front and rear pads getting low

front coil springs rusty

front flexis starting to deteriorate

minor exhaust blow

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs rusty

minor exhaust blow at front box

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear flexis deteriorating

small amount of grease around nearside front hub,gaiter not split or insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,110 miles

rear axle starting to rust †oil leak on engine †minor leak of exhaust gasses from centre section

windscreen has damage to an area less then 40mm outside zone 'A' †rear brake pipes starting to rust †front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate †metal parts of rear flexi hoses starting to rust

Fail 6 Jul 2007 90,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside parking brake reading lower then nearside †raer axle starting to rust †oil leak on engine †minor leak of exhaust gasses from centre section

windscreen has damage to an area less then 40mm outside zone 'A' †offside front tyre wearing on edges †rear brake pipes starting to rust †front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate †metal parts of rear flexi hoses starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 87,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 84,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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H255 RPW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H255 RPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H255 RPW registered?

H255 RPW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H255 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 RPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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